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School Busing:

Merit College offers bus transferring. Service options offered are occasional rider, door-to-door pickup.

The regions Merit College offers busing from are:

Additional notes: Students are able to use UBER from homestay to school.

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  • Grades
    Gr. 9 — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    5 — 15 students
  • Tuition
    $12,000 to 50,000/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AP
  • Enrolment
    100 day students, 6 homestay students
  • Curriculum
    Progressive
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A
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The big picture on Merit College

We summarized the school ourselves

Since it was founded, Merit College has served primarily the Chinese Canadian community, with homestay available for students arriving from overseas. The focus at Merit College is very firmly placed on academics, leadership, and communication skills, and it has gained its reputation through preparing students to thrive within a North American university setting. The school community is small, personal and close-knit, and while the school may lack some of the bells and whistles of larger schools—such as breadth of extra-curricular or athletic offerings—the students that enroll here are looking for a challenge, and to gain academic confidence and language skills with an eye to gaining acceptance at leading universities in Canada and the US.  

We questioned the school adminstration

1. Who are you, as a school?

"For over a decade, Merit College has been helping thousands of talented students from local communities and around the world reach their full potential and gain admission to top universities. We offer rigorous academic programs, including OSSD, AP, French and Mandarin, STEM, and arts, all individualized in small class settings. Our highly qualified teachers cater to each student's needs. We pride ourselves on developing tomorrow's leaders who are confident, caring, and responsible global citizens."

  • Over a decade of educational excellence.
  • Helps thousands of local and international students achieve their dream.
  • Rigorous programs: OSSD, AP, STEM, arts.
  • French and Mandarin immersion programs.
  • Small class sizes for personalized learning.
  • Highly qualified and dedicated teachers.
  • Focus on developing confident, caring leaders.
  • Mission to achieve academic and personal growth.
  • Prepares students for top universities in Canada, US and around the world.
  • Fosters responsible global citizenship.

2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"At Merit College, we excel in individualized education, rigorous academics, and fostering holistic development. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention from highly...(more)

3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

"At Merit College, our commitment to individualized education and holistic development involves several trade-offs.

We prioritize small class sizes and individualized...(more)

4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

"Merit College's history includes several milestones that have shaped its current identity:

2008: Founding of Merit Education
Established with a mission to help new immigrant...(more)

5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?

"At Merit College, we thrive with students who are curious, motivated, and eager to take advantage of our rigorous academic programs and holistic development opportunities. Our...(more)

6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

"Merit College excels in providing a balanced, individualized education focused on academic excellence and personal growth. However, our approach may not align with every family's...(more)

7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Personalized Attention: Small class sizes and individualized instruction cater to each student's needs, fostering growth.

Academic Excellence: Rigorous programs (OSSD, AP,...(more)

8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

"Merit develops global citizenship and inter-cultural skills. Every year students lead a fundraising initiative for UNICEF, raising over $35 000 a year to donate. Last year, this...(more)

9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"Merit specializes in all types of students and seeks to develop young people where they are at. Our goal is to move the student forward in their personal development,...(more)

10. What might families find surprising about your school?

"Families might find the level of individual attention that each students gets surprising. Principal Joe Lu spends time with the family and students at the beginning, middle and...(more)

11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

"Merit offers AP courses in all subjects and is a certified AP school"

12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?

"Merit is committed to developing French and Arts programs. As a very strong STEM school, in math, physics and science, we seek to broaden out our liberal arts programs to offer...(more)

We got insight from alumni, parents, and students

Student, Luke J (2024)

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Gr. 11 (current) — I got math tutoring from Merit. So the one on one was really great and the teacher helped with every question until I understood everything. She was really patient. I want to study business so the math mark is really important. The school was a really nice place and near my house. You can get there by bus. But I was online so once I saw the school I did not go back in person because of COVID. I have been back to visit and the place feels the same. Very open and warm feeling for everyone. As long as you are respectful of everybody you will love being here. I wish I could be in person but because of the pandemic, it is hard to answer this question.
 

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